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Computer-assisted testing (CAT) includes any use of the assistance may be in the form of test-item generation, test delivery, scoring, record keeping, reporting results, providing feedback to examinees, and the like. While CAT programs vary considerably in the range of assistance they provide to testers, ideally they should eliminate as much of the drudgery of testing as possible.

As with many innovations, the question arises: Is computer-assisted testing really profitable? The answer to this query depends on several factors। Budget restrictions, numbers of students, testing frequency, availability of equipment, and so forth are all important। One must also evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of both computer and conventional testing procedures and materials. To assist in such an evaluation, a brief discussion of various features of computer-assisted language testing follows.

From my own point of view, the School of Language Studies and Linguistic views language learning as a continuous development for all motivated learners. In the spirit of this principle, the School is committed to develop new approaches to help support and harness that learning. The development of English Language training modules for in-service lectures and construction of the on-line English placement test are significant example epitomizing lifelong learning practices valued by the School. This inspiration is made into reality by the provision of excellent IT infrastructure and agenda in UKM.

Kind of accesses that have been provides in PPBL;

LearningCare is a web-based fully integrated e-learning solution which provide UKM community a tool to develop, implement and share effectively the use of web-based technology for intra and inter organization learning process. This system includes Portfolio (Courses) Management System, LearningCare Resources and LearningCare Portal System. UKM community is able to subscribe, create and manage the portfolios (courses) available from anywhere in the world.

LearningCare ASSESSMENT FACILITY: LearningCare Assessment module allows the portfolio to create and manage questions. The question can be programmed in several forms, which are

· Fill in the blanks;
· True and false;
· Multiple-choice;
· Multiple answer;
· Matching;
· Ordering;
· Short essay.

All the questions and result of the test takers are kept in a database built in the system. Portfolio owners can select and make informed choices on whether to display certain quiz or test on certain time and date only and the duration of the quiz taken can be specified and controlled. Test takers need specific password to take the assessment exercise. This system also provide randomization of questions, and shuffling of the question which are the basic principal of on-line testing.